Stephanie Nguyen

Breastfeeding is a rewarding but sometimes challenging journey. To support you, our founder and owner, Stephanie, and other lactation professionals contributed to Yahoo Health’s article on the “20 Game‑Changing Breastfeeding Tips Every New Parent Needs."  We’ve listed these top 20 breastfeeding tips in this blog, so you can feel confident and prepared, whether you’re expecting or already navigating those first…

By Whitney Novellino. Medically reviewed by Stephanie Nguyen, WHNP, IBCLC. Last reviewed October 2026. You worked hard for every ounce in that freezer. Breastmilk is packed with antibodies and nutrients, and thawing it the right way keeps as much of that goodness as possible and keeps your baby safe. Quick reference SituationHow long it is good for Thawed in the…

Medically reviewed by Stephanie Nguyen, WHNP, IBCLC. Last reviewed October 2026. A tender, firm lump in your breast can stop you in your tracks. The good news is that most clogged ducts settle within a day or two with simple care at home. The advice has changed a lot in recent years, so if you were told to use heat…

Medically reviewed by Stephanie Nguyen, WHNP, IBCLC. Last reviewed October 2026. You thaw a bag of milk you worked hard for, and it smells like soap. Or metal. Or it just smells off, and your baby turns away from the bottle. Take a breath, mama. This is one of the most common questions we hear at Modern Milk, and in…

Have breast milk to store? Wondering what to do with it?!! We have compiled the most up to date research and information to make storing, freezing and feeding your breast milk easy peasy! Storing, Freezing and Feeding Breast Milk - What you Need to Know! Storing, feeding and feeding breast milk sounds easy enough, right? It is! You just have…

Medically reviewed by Stephanie Nguyen, WHNP, IBCLC. Last reviewed October 2026. Nipple pain. A baby who gulps, clicks or swallows air. Worries about milk supply. Getting a deeper latch can solve SO. MANY. BREASTFEEDING. PROBLEMS! Here are five simple changes you can try at your very next feed. Before you start: get comfortable A good latch starts with good positioning.…

1. When do I need to start pumping my breastmilk? If you are exclusively breastfeeding, take that first month to feel confident with breastfeeding. You can then begin pumping breastmilk and offering bottles to your baby when he/she is about 4-6 weeks old. If you wait too long to introduce a bottle, your breastfed baby may refuse to take a…

Medically reviewed by Stephanie Nguyen, WHNP, IBCLC. Last reviewed October 2026. It is one of the first questions every new mom asks, usually at 3 a.m. with a phone timer running. The honest answer: there is no single right number, and your baby is a better guide than the clock. The short answer Most newborns nurse somewhere around 10 to…

A Breastfeeding Secret Weapon One thing I constantly hear from women who have had children before me is how lucky I am to raise kids in a time where we have so much technology and devices that help us raise our kids successfully. How many times have you heard your mother say, “They didn’t have anything like that on the…

Save the Nipples Anyone who has experienced nipple pain while breastfeeding will be the first to tell you that the pain is no joke! I once had a client who designed a shirt that read “Save the Nipples.” When I was nursing my daughter in her first few days of life, I would begin crying at the thought of feeding…